BPEC Electrical Competence Scheme (ECS)

Cost: £465 + £300 exam fee + £20 course books + VAT + £45 registration and certification fee

Duration: 4 days + 1 day exam

Introduction:

This course is a practical based programme offering training and assessment for compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations. Part P divides companies ('enterprises') into three different classifications depending on the scope of work activities they undertake:

• Level A: can complete all electrical work in domestic premises (usually electrical contractors)
• Level B: can install new circuits

Course objectives/key benefits:

Certification will allow registration with an appropriate validation body such as ELECSA.

Who the course is aimed at:

• Operatives working at Level B only
• Suitable for persons intending to register under an approved Part P scheme

Course content:

• Supply installation identification
• Circuit protective devices
• Electrical installation - visual inspection
• Safe isolation
• Pre-work survey and electrical tests
• Exchange component
• Supplementary bonding
• Extension to existing circuit
• Install new radial circuit
• Convert lighting circuit to two way switching
• Install new lighting circuit
• Electrical tests
• Electrical installation certificate
• Install central heating wiring
• Central heating functional tests

Course tutor:

Roy Treloar or Stuart Mansfield

Training method:

Four days combining some theory with practical work and assessment.

Course outcome/qualification:

BPEC certificate.

This qualification expires after 5 years and a re-assessment will then be required.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

This course covers operatives working at Level B and assumes some level of competence.